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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.68, 809.63 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.68, 809.63 and 321.12 is: 443.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.68 : 809.63 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.68/809.63 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.68x = 809.63 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.68x = 259,988.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,988.39/586.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.15

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